Alteration of cardiovascular autonomic responses in obesity with different BMI level

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Published: Sep 3, 2008
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cardiovascular autonomic responses obesity

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Kanokwan Srisupornkornkool
1 Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University 2 Department of Cardio-Thoracic Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University
Duangduan Boonthong
1 Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University 2 Department of Cardio-Thoracic Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University
Noppadon Natnithi
1 Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University 2 Department of Cardio-Thoracic Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University
Parin Wattanasuk
1 Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University 2 Department of Cardio-Thoracic Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University
Wasuvipa Kesonjarung
1 Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University 2 Department of Cardio-Thoracic Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University

Abstract

The present study investigated the alteration of cardiovascular autonomic responses between males and females of different BMI level. Sixty healthy subjects, aged 18-25 years, participated in this study. All subjects were divided into three groups, both males and females, including normal group (BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m2), overweight group (BMI 25–29.9 kg/m2) and obese group (BMI >30 kg/m2). Measurements were divided into four responses of autonomic function, including postural blood pressure response (PBPR) test, heart rate response to standing (HRRS) test, heart rate response to deep breathing (HRRDB) test, and blood pressure response to sustained handgrip (BPRSH) test. The result showed normal response to all autonomic function tests in both males and females at different BMI level. In conclusion, the obesity in healthy subjects may not have effect on alteration of cardiovascular autonomic responses. Bull Chiang Mai Assoc Med Sci 2008; 41: 214-224.

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Srisupornkornkool, K., Boonthong, D., Natnithi, N., Wattanasuk, P., & Kesonjarung, W. (2008). Alteration of cardiovascular autonomic responses in obesity with different BMI level. Journal of Associated Medical Sciences, 41(3), 214. Retrieved from https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bulletinAMS/article/view/60105
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Vol. 41 No. 3 (2008): September-December
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